"Oral skills" are defined in detail. A survey is given of the kinds of oral skills which should be taught in foreign language courses, with some discussion of appropriate methods. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The national contest in oral reading held each year in West Germany provides guidelines for similar contests in other countries. On a point-count system reminiscent of that used internationally for sports events, participants are rated on their oral presentation, the difficulty of the chosen work, and their comprehension of the text. Adaptation of…